66: Chapter 66: Departure! Taking the little one back to the unit!

"Great-grandfather!" Seeing him come out, Xiao Budian immediately jumped off the bed and ran over holding a small box. "Mom told me to apply medicine for you!"

Inside the box were various children's band-aids printed with cartoon patterns.

Su Han couldn't help but smile. He crouched down to let her apply them. "Thank you, Xiao Budian. Great-grandfather feels much better."

Xiao Budian seriously placed a band-aid on every wound, and finally puffed out her little cheeks to blow on them. "Pain, pain, fly away!"

Lin Yun brought in hot milk and snacks. "Third Grandpa, have something to eat. Xiao Nuan, it's time for bed; you have school tomorrow."

Xiao Budian pouted. "I don't want to go to school. I want to go to the unit with Great-grandfather!"

"Great-grandfather has things to do tomorrow." Su Han rubbed her little head. "The morning of the day after tomorrow, Great-grandfather will come to pick you up, okay?"

Xiao Budian tilted her head and thought for a moment, then stuck out her pinky finger. "Pinky swear!"

"Pinky swear."

After coaxing Xiao Budian to sleep, Su Han returned to the living room and found Su Wu on the balcony making a phone call.

"...Right, suspend all membership courses for a week... No, it's not because of the kidnapping case; just say it's for equipment maintenance..."

Seeing Su Han walk over, Su Wu hurriedly hung up. "Third Grandpa, why aren't you resting yet?"

"I can't sleep." Su Han stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city's night view. "Su Wu, this incident won't affect the martial arts hall's business, will it?"

Su Wu smiled bitterly. "There will definitely be an impact in the short term. However, Chairman Chen's secretary called just now to say they will continue the cooperation and even mentioned increasing the security budget."

"As long as he doesn't terminate the partnership, there shouldn't be much of an impact."

He handed Su Han a cup of hot tea. "What about you? Is it really okay to take Xiao Budian to the unit? That girl is quite mischievous..."

"Don't worry, the unit has a dedicated family residential area." Su Han took a sip of tea. "Besides, I want her to see what a real military camp is like; it'll be good for her growth."

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The next morning, at the Yuezhou Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment.

As soon as Su Han walked into the lobby, the originally noisy environment instantly fell silent.

Dozens of pairs of eyes looked at him in unison, filled with shock, admiration, and even a hint of fear.

"Is that the Special Forces Soldier who took down fifteen kidnappers by himself?"

"He looks so young... is it for real?"

"Shh! Captain Liu said he's from a secret unit of the Military Region. Don't go poking around!"

Officer Liu hurried to meet him and lowered his voice. "Mr. Su, this way please. The Bureau Chief and people from the Military Region are already waiting for you in the conference room."

In the conference room, the Yuezhou Municipal Public Security Bureau Chief and a middle-aged man in a military uniform were talking.

Seeing Su Han enter, both stood up simultaneously.

"This must be Comrade Su Han?" The man in uniform proactively extended his hand. "I am Wang Zhigang, a staff officer from the Political Department of the Yuezhou Military Region Command. I've been ordered to assist in handling this case."

After brief pleasantries, Bureau Chief Li turned on the projector. "Comrade Su, based on your statement last night and the scene investigation, we have confirmed that this group of kidnappers is a branch of a cross-border criminal syndicate..."

A photo of the Man in Tang Suit appeared on the projection. "The primary suspect is Chen Tianxiong, nicknamed 'Lord Buddha.' On the surface, he is a legitimate businessman, but in reality, he controls multiple smuggling and kidnapping chains. Thanks to your timely intervention, Miss Chen was saved from a dire fate."

Wang Zhigang added, "The Military Region Chief has given your performance a high evaluation. Considering the special nature of the case, all written materials will be handled jointly by the military and police, so it won't have any impact on you."

Two hours later, all the formalities were completed.

Officer Liu escorted Su Han to the door, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. "Comrade Su... I have an audacious request. Our SWAT Team would like to invite you to conduct a training session when you have time..."

Su Han smiled. "Wait until I have time during my next leave."

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At noon, at the Su Family ancestral home.

Su Bowen and several clan elders were sitting in the main hall. Seeing Su Han return, they all stood up.

"Third Uncle, has everything been handled?" Su Bowen asked with concern.

Su Han nodded. "The police have closed the case. It won't affect the martial arts hall's business."

"That's good." Su Bowen breathed a sigh of relief, then showed a look of reluctance. "Are you... going back to the unit tomorrow?"

"Yes, my leave is almost over." Su Han looked at the Su Family juniors practicing boxing in the courtyard. "Before I leave, I want to give them some more pointers."

As the sun set, Su Han stood before the ancestral hall and offered three sticks of incense to his ancestors.

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Early on the morning of the third day, at the entrance of Su Wu's residential community.

"Great-grandfather!"

Xiao Budian, wearing children's camouflage clothes and carrying a small backpack, charged into Su Han's arms like a small cannonball.

"Is everything ready?" Su Han picked her up and looked at Su Wu and his wife behind her.

Lin Yun handed over a pink suitcase. "Change of clothes, snacks, and toys are all ready. This girl was so excited she didn't sleep all night..."

"Third Grandpa, sorry to trouble you. Both her father and I have to go on business trips, so..."

Su Han laughed. "It's fine, it's no trouble at all. In the unit, this little girl won't have the chance to run wild anyway."

"Daddy, look!" Xiao Budian pulled a small notebook from her backpack. "I've drawn all the Military Boxing moves Great-grandfather taught me!"

Su Wu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Listen to Great-grandfather at the unit. No causing trouble, you hear me?"

"I know!" Xiao Budian hugged Su Han's neck. "Great-grandfather, let's go quickly!"

The driver drove the car slowly out of the community. In the rearview mirror, the figures of Su Wu and his wife grew smaller and smaller.

Xiao Budian suddenly grew quiet, her little face pressed against the car window. "Great-grandfather... I kind of miss Mommy and Daddy already..."

"You just left home and you miss them already?" Su Han smiled bitterly, rubbing her little head with his other hand. "When we get to the unit, Great-grandfather will teach you how to use the phone. You can call Mommy and Daddy every day."

"Really?" Xiao Budian's eyes lit up. "Then can I use Great-grandfather's handgun for target practice?"

"In your dreams!" Su Han flicked her forehead. "That's a violation of discipline."

Xiao Budian pouted, then suddenly remembered something and pulled something out of her backpack. "Then eating candy is okay, right? I brought it secretly..."

Su Han glanced at the lollipop in her hand and gave a helpless, bitter smile. "Eat less of it, or your teeth will rot in a bit."

The car drove onto the highway, the scenery outside the window flashing past.

Xiao Budian excitedly pointed into the distance. "Great-grandfather, look! A big airplane!"

"That's a military transport plane," Su Han said with a smile. "When we get to the unit, I'll show you a real fighter jet."

"Wow!" Xiao Budian danced with joy. "I want to be a pilot!"

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